Leesburg, VA
This mural is on the side of the Loudoun Museum. It honors unsung African American heroes of Loudoun County.
The adjacent sign starts out: "The Journey to Freedom mural vividly dramatizes the self-emancipation of enslaved individuals and the bravery of those who risked everything to help them. It highlights the courage and compassion of those involved in the Underground Railroad, transcending history to represent broader humanitarian themes of freedom, justice and allyship. While Harriet Tubman remains the iconic face of the Underground Railroad and and Freedom Seekers Movement, this masterful mural of remembrance highlights local Leesburg heroes like Bazil Newman and rev. Leonard Grimes, who played key roles in aiding the escape of African Americans from slavery in Loudoun County. This mural also commemorates the daring 1855 Christmas Eve escape of Frank Wanzer and five other enslaved individuals who escaped slavery from neighboring plantations, risking their lives for a chance for freedom."
You can read the entire text on the Historical Marker Database.
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That would seem to be an important story to tell - especially when so many other are suppressed.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
I fully concur with Stewart’s remark above. So much history is being whitewashed, suppressed or out-and-out changed to cater to Trump’s vicious, revisionist racist agenda.
ReplyDeleteGreat mural! Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.
ReplyDelete...an important historic period to always remember!
ReplyDeleteGreat murals celebrating the True Heroes!
ReplyDeleteIt's important to honour history. Great mural, thanks for participating in Monday Murals Linda.
ReplyDeleteImportant and fascinating story on this mural. You find some really great ones!
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